Dr. Richa Jagtap graduated with distinction in OBG and pursued post-graduation in JJ Group of Hospital and Grant Medical College, topping her college and second merit holder in Mumbai University. She worked in Nepean Hospital, Sydney, and then completed a full academic fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology at KK Women's and Children's hospital Singapore, the biggest mother and child medical center in South East Asia. She was also awarded the certificate in Advanced Reproductive Endocrinology, Andrology, and Quality Management in Germany.
She has been instrumental in the development of SOP, Fertility Software, and training of personnel as well as setting up start-up IVF centers. Her focus has been on ultrasound, fertility medicine, and genetic studies in infertile couples. She is a life member of FOGSI and ISAR and a founder member of the Fertility Preservation Society of India. She is on the Ethics Committee for Nova Group of IVF centers. She has contributed chapters and articles on fertility-related issues in reputed publications and has been featuring in media to increase awareness about ethical fertility management. She loves traveling, photography, and is an avid blogger. She has experience in Endocrinology, Andrology, Sexual dysfunction as well as Assisted reproductive techniques for IVF/ICSI. Her keen interest is in the intricacies of poor ovarian response, endometrial receptivity, and comprehensive quality control in IVF.
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✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Maharashtra under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
❌ Commercial surrogacy is completely banned across India.
Only Indian married couples, NRIs, or OCI cardholders are eligible to undergo surrogacy.
Yes, surrogacy is regulated by the State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board of , under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and ART Act, 2021.
This board typically includes:
All surrogacy procedures must be approved through this board and the District Appropriate Authority.
Couples must apply through the District Appropriate Authority under the State Health Department. This is coordinated via the DMHO or Directorate of Public Health of Maharashtra.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Richa Jagtap cannot arrange surrogate mothers. Couples must bring their own surrogate who:
The legal approval process generally takes 30 to 90 days depending on document submission and verification speed.
✔️ Yes, Dr. Richa Jagtap, in collaboration with Vinsfertility’s legal team, helps prepare:
✔️ Yes, NRI and OCI couples of Indian origin can apply under Indian law. Required:
❌ Couples without Indian nationality or connection are not eligible.
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